Volunteer
Community volunteers help power the free Heartland Book Festival. Click "Pick me!" to join our volunteer pool. Once you sign-up, watch for messages announcing specific needs and the links to secure your spot.
Kansas City Public Library requires festival volunteers to be at least 18 years old.
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Volunteers generally commit 2-4 hours, depending on their availability and interest, and complete a variety of simple tasks supporting festival staff, which may include greeting, ticket taking, ushering, giving directions, organizing a book-signing line, and communicating with Library housekeeping. The festival provides an orientation, t-shirt, lunch, and beverages for volunteers.
Save the date for an in-person orientation at Central Library on Friday, October 10 between 2 - 4 p.m. Specifics to follow.
“I made a friend through volunteering which was also a lovely surprise. ”
“There was something for everyone and just such a positive vibe all around.”